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    GlossaryTrichotillomania (Compulsive Hair Pulling)

    compulsive urge to pull out one's own hair

    Trichotillomania, also known as Hair-Pulling Disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by an irresistible urge to pull out one's own hair, leading to noticeable hair loss and significant distress or impairment. This condition is classified under Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders in the DSM-5 and often requires a combination of behavioral therapy and, in some cases, medication for effective management.

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      Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Dermatology

      research Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Dermatology

      15 citations , September 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”
      Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
      Hair Diseases in Childhood

      research Hair Diseases in Childhood

      1 citations , May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau”
      Children's hair diseases include compulsive hair-pulling, easily plucked hair, scalp fungal infections, and head lice, each requiring specific diagnosis and treatment.

      research Hair-Pulling Disorder

      August 2021 in “Oxford University Press eBooks”
      New treatments for hair-pulling disorder focus on personalized approaches and combining therapies for better results.

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